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Juneau got LBGT-friendlier in 2014

updated 12:08am

Juneau has become a friendlier place for lesbians and gays in 2014, mostly thanks to the 9th District Court of Appeals decision finding same-sex marriage bans unconstitutional.

Photos: Hiking to winter

Today, 6:49am

Sean Riley and his children, Keegan, 11, right, Keeley, 10, center, and Kyle, 8, enjoy the sun after a hike up to East Ridge about the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Wednesday.

Parade to honor Walter Soboleff Day

Today, 12:07am

Friday will be the inaugural Dr. Walter Soboleff Day after legislation passed during the 2014 Legislative session.
The Alaska Native Sisterhood has organized a parade in honor of the late Native leader, beginning at 10 a.m. at Marine Park.

Walker introduces transition team

Today, 12:06am

ANCHORAGE - Bill Walker, the leading candidate for Alaska governor, introduced former state Sen. Rick Halford and Ana Hoffman of Bethel on Wednesday as co-chairs of his gubernatorial transition team.

Sullivan's win adds to GOP's Senate sweep

Today, 12:08am

JUNEAU - Republican Dan Sullivan won Alaska's U.S. Senate seat in a hotly contested race, beating a first-term incumbent as voter disapproval of President Barack Obama swept Democrats out of office and allowed the GOP to seize control of the Senate.

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Local cost of smoking may float higher

Today, 12:09am

City leaders will soon vote on whether to increase the tobacco excise tax by an extra $2 per pack of cigarettes.
The proposed increase to the City and Borough of Juneau's tobacco excise tax was forwarded Wednesday to the full Assembly for approval.

'Never Alone': Alaska Native culture and language enters the world of video games

Today, 12:11pm

Among the myriad first-person shooters and survival horrors found in the medium of video games, it's rare to find one that attempts to faithfully and authentically depict Indigenous cultures and languages.

Move planned for historical collections

Today, 10:53am

JUNEAU — Reference room hours and services are being limited at the Alaska State Library's Historical Collections. This is to allow for the majority of the collections to be moved to a vault in ...

Juneau service agency struggles to stay open

Today, 10:52am

JUNEAU — A longtime Juneau service agency is in debt and struggling to remain open amid staff resignations and layoffs. The nonprofit Southeast Alaska Guidance Association is also in the process ...

State works to link veterans with employers 12:06am

Anchorage adds firm to defendants in port lawsuit 12:06am

Testing shows no radiation in Cook Inlet 12:06am

FBI: Alaska leads nation in rapes per capita 10:53am

Swimmers Kelly and Isaak make college choices official 12:09am | Comments: 1

My Turn: Predictions for 2014 and beyond 7:00am | Comments: 2

Empire Editorial: Legislature has a duty to investigate Guard scandal 12:06am | Comments: 1

On Writing: Big words, part two 6:59am

Extraordinary Wolf: A Conversation with Seth Kantner 12:01am | Comments: 1

Symphony conductor candidate Quinn prepares for his local debut 12:01am

Death Notice: Michael B Demars 6:43am

Around town for Thursday, Nov. 13 6:43am

Police blotter for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 12:08am

Opinion

Empire Editorial: Legislature has a duty to investigate Guard scandal

When the Alaska Legislature convenes on Jan. 20, 2015, there's one item we hope all members - Republican, Democrat and Independent - will agree upon.

Sports

Swimmers Kelly and Isaak make college choices official

Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears senior swimmers Ciera Kelly and Dakota Isaak made desires to swim at Washington State University and Boise State University, respectively, official on Wednesday by signing National Letters of Intent.